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Lancaster Farming celebrates 70 years of agricultural coverage
In 1955, a 16-page weekly newspaper launched in Quarryville with a straightforward goal: to cover agriculture in Lancaster County. Seven decades later, Lancaster Farming has grown into one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most respected agricultural publications, producing more than 100 pages each week for readers across the region. Founded by Alfred Alspach, who already owned two…
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October 24, 2025
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Legal Hotline: Last Minute Political Ads
Q: Is there a rule in Pennsylvania or federal law that restricts last-minute political ads? A: There is no federal law or regulation that prohibits last-minute political ads in newspapers, on their websites or in digital news products, and the provision of the Pennsylvania Election Code dealing with last-minute political ads was declared unconstitutional and…
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PNA training session helps members create cultures of belonging
On Monday, PNA hosted the first of a two-part virtual series titled Belonging and Beyond. This session focused on identifying barriers to creating cultures of belonging and strategies to overcome them. Even if you did not attend the first presentation, you may still register for the second session of Belonging and Beyond on Nov. 17. Key…
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The SPIRIT’s ‘Baby & You Expo’ supports healthier beginnings in Delaware County
How can local publications make a direct impact while growing their audience? The SPIRIT (Delaware County, West Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia) has the answer. On Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The SPIRIT will host its Baby & You Expo at Academy Park High School. PNA proudly supports this member publication for its…
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October 16, 2025
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Legal Hotline: Judicial Records Court Case Data and RTKL
Q: We want to review a criminal complaint filed with the county court of common pleas as part of a murder prosecution. Is this record public under the Right-to-Know Law, and should we file an RTKL request with the court? A: The criminal complaint is a public record and should be available from the court,…
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Learning the ins and outs of the RTKL
Journalists learned how to best utilize Pennsylvania’s Right-to Know Law from four well-regarded media law attorneys during Monday’s PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. This seventh installment of the yearlong monthly sessions featured Terry Mutchler, chair of the transparency practice for Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel and former executive director for the state Office of Open Records; Joy Ramsingh,…
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The Bedford Gazette’s winning streak continues with online contests
The Bedford Gazette is proving that local engagement and creative promotions can go hand in hand. With a growing lineup of popular online contests, the publication has seen tremendous success connecting readers and advertisers in fresh, interactive ways. “Everyone loves a chance to win something,” said Sherri Growden, associate publisher of the Bedford Gazette. “We…
